Arcadia: Grange provides fun night for special people

Published: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 3:52 p.m.

Wednesday night was a wonderful night for the Arcadia Grange and the ARCH Group Homes of Davidson County.

There were about 55 Grangers, residents, and visitors in the group. The Grange does a spaghetti, Bingo party for these folks twice a year and has learned to know many of them very well. They are a very special group of friendly people that members have all grown to love. Thanks to everyone who helped with this party.

A special thanks to Megan Condrey and Madison Jessup, who are the youth leaders for this club, and to Kelli Rapp who serves as a leader for the Juniors. Watch for a column in the Dispatch about all the wonderful awards that these young people received at N.C. State Convention.

The Grange will be selling doughnuts to raise funds for community service in November.

Senior Country store will stage festival

If you need a gift for a baby shower, a wedding gift, or want to buy something for your house or yard, you need to visit the Senior Country Store in Welcome. They have so many items for sale that it would be impossible to list many of them. The store is operated by Seniors in the county who provide the store with fabulous items. You might see some of Mr. Hubert Hege's famous bird feeders and bird houses.

On Oct. 20 they will be holding a festival and sale. There will be venders and refreshments included. The store is open from 10 until 5 each day except Sunday. Help yourself and our seniors by shopping there. The store is located in Welcome.

Students visit local fire department

Northwest Elementary students have been busy learning in and outside of the classrooms. The first graders went to the ARCH Fire Department to learn about fire prevention and what a firefighter does. There they participated in several centers that emphasized the importance of fire safety. This hands-on experience was valuable in reinforcing the students knowledge. A special thanks to Jan Dunning for arranging the valuable experience.

Second-graders toured Old Salem There they also had hands-on experiences as they pumped water and made flapjacks and marbles. They watched a dyer turn materials blue and received a cookie from Winkler Bakery. They learned many customs of the Moravian people of the 1700s and have a new appreciation for the comforts of today.

Prayers are needed

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church offers love and sympathy to the families of Mike and Lisa Foster on the death of his father, Guy Foster, also to Dan and Sally Hosey in the passing of their sister-in-law, Kathleen Craig. Sympathy is aldo extended to Wayne and Amy Everhart in the death of her grandmother, Louise Everhart, and to Irene Berrier in the loss of her only sister, Alice Brown. Please remember these people in prayer.

The Heart Circle will sponsor a talent festival at the fellowhip hall at Mt. Olivet on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The admission is free. A donation will be taken to support the outreach ministries.

The Heart Circle is also sponsoring a fellowship dinner at Mt. Olivet on Wednesday. Join them at 6 p.m. for pasta, salad and dessert. The cost is only $3 for adults and $1.50 for children.

Celebrate milestones

A wonderful lady from the Arcadia community, and who is a member of the Arcadia Church of Christ, is celebrating a very special occasion on Oct. 18. She is Mrs. Lucille Hill and she is going to be 103 years old. Congratulations Mrs. Hill.

Join church for fellowship on Wednesdays

Friedberg Moravian Church is sponsoring a Wednesday night fellowship. It began Sept. 12 and will continue until Dec. 12. There is supper for everyone from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Children's classes and singing at 6:15 until 7:30 p.m. Youth meet at 6 p.m. and an adult class meets at 6:20 p.m.

Bring in donations

Sheila Leonard collects items at the Church of Christ of Arcadia for Crisis Ministry.

Make your donation in the conference room. This month the item to bring is canned soups. Crisis Ministry is in need of help because of the large unemployment rate in Lexington. Check with Gail Whitehead or another member of the office staff to see what you can do to be of assistance.

Thought to ponder

The 23rd Psalm is a favorite of many people. It gives us hope the God is there for us. It tells us that there are so many good things in life, but it also says. "When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, that He is with us." We know that life is not always easy. There are many pains and heartaches along the way, but God will not forsake us if we trust in him and do his holy will. May God bless.

<p>Wednesday night was a wonderful night for the Arcadia Grange and the ARCH Group Homes of Davidson County. </p><p>There were about 55 Grangers, residents, and visitors in the group. The Grange does a spaghetti, Bingo party for these folks twice a year and has learned to know many of them very well. They are a very special group of friendly people that members have all grown to love. Thanks to everyone who helped with this party. </p><p>A special thanks to Megan Condrey and Madison Jessup, who are the youth leaders for this club, and to Kelli Rapp who serves as a leader for the Juniors. Watch for a column in the Dispatch about all the wonderful awards that these young people received at N.C. State Convention. </p><p>The Grange will be selling doughnuts to raise funds for community service in November. </p><p><B>Senior Country store will stage festival</B></p><p>If you need a gift for a baby shower, a wedding gift, or want to buy something for your house or yard, you need to visit the Senior Country Store in Welcome. They have so many items for sale that it would be impossible to list many of them. The store is operated by Seniors in the county who provide the store with fabulous items. You might see some of Mr. Hubert Hege's famous bird feeders and bird houses. </p><p>On Oct. 20 they will be holding a festival and sale. There will be venders and refreshments included. The store is open from 10 until 5 each day except Sunday. Help yourself and our seniors by shopping there. The store is located in Welcome.</p><p><B>Students visit local fire department</B></p><p>Northwest Elementary students have been busy learning in and outside of the classrooms. The first graders went to the ARCH Fire Department to learn about fire prevention and what a firefighter does. There they participated in several centers that emphasized the importance of fire safety. This hands-on experience was valuable in reinforcing the students knowledge. A special thanks to Jan Dunning for arranging the valuable experience. </p><p>Second-graders toured Old Salem There they also had hands-on experiences as they pumped water and made flapjacks and marbles. They watched a dyer turn materials blue and received a cookie from Winkler Bakery. They learned many customs of the Moravian people of the 1700s and have a new appreciation for the comforts of today.</p><p><B>Prayers are needed</B></p><p>Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church offers love and sympathy to the families of Mike and Lisa Foster on the death of his father, Guy Foster, also to Dan and Sally Hosey in the passing of their sister-in-law, Kathleen Craig. Sympathy is aldo extended to Wayne and Amy Everhart in the death of her grandmother, Louise Everhart, and to Irene Berrier in the loss of her only sister, Alice Brown. Please remember these people in prayer. </p><p>The Heart Circle will sponsor a talent festival at the fellowhip hall at Mt. Olivet on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The admission is free. A donation will be taken to support the outreach ministries. </p><p>The Heart Circle is also sponsoring a fellowship dinner at Mt. Olivet on Wednesday. Join them at 6 p.m. for pasta, salad and dessert. The cost is only $3 for adults and $1.50 for children.</p><p><B>Celebrate milestones</B></p><p>A wonderful lady from the Arcadia community, and who is a member of the Arcadia Church of Christ, is celebrating a very special occasion on Oct. 18. She is Mrs. Lucille Hill and she is going to be 103 years old. Congratulations Mrs. Hill. </p><p><B>Join church for fellowship on Wednesdays</B></p><p>Friedberg Moravian Church is sponsoring a Wednesday night fellowship. It began Sept. 12 and will continue until Dec. 12. There is supper for everyone from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Children's classes and singing at 6:15 until 7:30 p.m. Youth meet at 6 p.m. and an adult class meets at 6:20 p.m. </p><p><B>Bring in donations</B></p><p>Sheila Leonard collects items at the Church of Christ of Arcadia for Crisis Ministry.</p><p>Make your donation in the conference room. This month the item to bring is canned soups. Crisis Ministry is in need of help because of the large unemployment rate in Lexington. Check with Gail Whitehead or another member of the office staff to see what you can do to be of assistance. </p><p><B>Thought to ponder</B></p><p> The 23rd Psalm is a favorite of many people. It gives us hope the God is there for us. It tells us that there are so many good things in life, but it also says. "When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, that He is with us." We know that life is not always easy. There are many pains and heartaches along the way, but God will not forsake us if we trust in him and do his holy will. May God bless.</p>